Key Takeaways

• Crypto derivatives now account for over 70% of total market volume — spot is no longer where most action happens
• CFDs let traders go long and short without owning the underlying asset
• Leverage (typically 5–20x among experienced traders) amplifies capital efficiency but demands strict risk management
• No wallet, no custody risk, no blockchain fees — CFDs strip trading down to pure price action
• The transition from spot to CFDs changes how traders think about markets, not just how they execute